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Departmental Overview
The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is a dynamic, innovative new college at UC Berkeley that represents a once-in-a-generation transformation. The College brings together faculty, researchers, staff and students from computing, statistics, the humanities, and social and natural sciences, mirroring the cross-cutting nature of data science and redefining the
research university for the digital age.
Core to the College Is a commitment to examining how the digital revolution affects equity and opportunity—and building the capacity to respond to these challenges. CDSS was created to meet the opportunities and demands of a world where data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence inform practice and policy in virtually every arena.
The College connects the Data Science Undergraduate Studies program, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Department of Statistics, the Berkeley Institute for Data Science, Computational Precision Heath, and the Center for Computational Biology. The College is responsible for growing Berkeley's broad-based undergraduate programs in data science, computing, statistics and other interdisciplinary programs, including classes and programs serving thousands of undergraduate students a year.
The Director of Facilities and Capital Projects reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Administration and Finance of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society and is responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of all facilities and capital projects for the Gateway Building and other locations as assigned. The incumbent will represent the Dean's interests and those of the research community at large as they relate to campus wide initiatives involving facilities and capital projects. This individual identifies objectives, manages projects involving very significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with an extremely high degree of autonomy. The Director must be innovative, entrepreneurial and knowledgeable about research laboratory functions and complex facility infrastructure. At the same time, the incumbent must be an effective communicator and collaborator with demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse academic, research and community stakeholders. The Director is also responsible for facility development, building safety, hazardous materials, waste oversight and space allocation. The Director coordinates these activities with other senior faculty leadership and senior staff including those responsible for budget, fundraising and other space related matters. Additionally, the Director works closely with other campus units, including Environment Health & Safety, Capital Projects, Space Management and Capital Programs, Facilities Services and UC Police Department, to ensure facilities are constructed, maintained and operated in compliance with Federal, State, Local and University policies, regulations and codes.
Visit this website to learn more about the future home of CDSS in the new Gateway Building: https://data.berkeley.edu/news/uc-berkeley-showcasesplans- cdss-future-home-new-video
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 4/26/24 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
40% Resolves issues/problems requiring specialized knowledge and is widely recognized and consulted by campus administration, faculty and staff on projects/initiatives requiring a broad range of knowledge such as large-scale research facilities , ”green” building practices, mechanical engineering, infrastructure or other key building components. Develops, coordinates and implements programs and services in support of campus data science research activities to ensure that new and existing facilities occupied by CDSS and I-School units are in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. Responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of complex technical systems, programs, or other customized construction activities. Coordinates activities associated with technical implementation of specific systems with facilities project managers. Ensures building projects support applicable policies and practices to achieve specific goals and objectives related to area of expertise.
15% Manage or supervise work of lower level professional positions.
15% Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
10% Serves as technical expert and provides advice and guidance to all levels of campus management and provides expert technical advice and consultation at all levels in the area of complex data sciences research facilities.
10% Promotes areas of emerging technology related to data science research facilities through programs and other educational forums, and creates an appreciation for and sensitivity to programs, projects and systems that employ, expand and enhance building projects utilizing new technologies (i.e., OE Energy Initiative).
5% Ensures building projects support applicable policies and practices to achieve specific goals and objectives related to area of expertise.
5% Identify, facilitate, and resolve conflicts and/or recommend range of solutions to disputed issues involving internal and external constituents and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including expert level political acumen and
- Expert knowledge of design and construction, contract administration and California Building
- disciplines.
- Expert project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects or highly
- Expert skill in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve
- Expert knowledge in one or more complex, technical areas of construction, such as
- Expert skill to apply specific technological solutions in the construction planning phase and
- completion.
- Within area of expertise, expert skill in advising and consulting with all levels of campus
- Expert skill in promoting, advancing, and implementing programs within area of expertise.
- Advanced knowledge of the campus, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies
- Expert analytical, organizational, project management and problem
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, and knowledgeable about research laboratory functions and complex facility infrastructure.
- License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
- Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
- Classification: Facilities Project Management Specialist 5 (0480)
- Anticipated hiring range: $117,000 - $173,600
- UCB salary range: $117,000 - $226,000
- The salary offer to the final candidate will take into consideration their experience and salary equity with current UC Berkeley employees working in a similar roles.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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